Helping Hand Foundation

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: $923,813 (FY2025)
• Success Rate: Not available
• Decision Time: Not available
• Grant Range: Average ~$66,000 per grant
• Geographic Focus: Ohio Valley region and surrounding areas

Contact Details

• Website: www.ovhelpinghand.org
• Email: HelpingHandFoundation87@gmail.com
• Mailing Address: PO Box 1193, Moundsville, WV 26041

Overview

The Helping Hand Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2022 and based in Moundsville, West Virginia. With total assets of $18.4 million as of FY2025, the foundation has experienced rapid growth from approximately $6.4 million in assets just two years prior, following a substantial $10 million contribution in 2024. The foundation dedicates an impressive 93% of its total expenses to charitable disbursements, totaling $923,813 in FY2025. Its mission focuses on improving the quality of life for citizens in the Ohio Valley and surrounding areas through support across multiple sectors including poverty relief, education, healthcare, religion, and community infrastructure development.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

Based on available data from FY2025:

• Made 14 grants with an average size of approximately $66,000
• Total charitable disbursements: $923,813
• No specific named grant programs are publicly documented at this time

Priority Areas

• Relieving the poor, distressed, and underprivileged
• Advancing religion
• Advancing education
• Advancing healthcare
• Maintaining and developing community infrastructure

What They Don't Fund

No explicit exclusions have been publicly documented

Governance and Leadership

The foundation operates with a volunteer leadership structure (all officers receive $0 compensation):

• President: Mark Games
• Secretary: Chad Kuhns
• Treasurer: Eric Freitag

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This funder does not have a public application process. As a private foundation established in 2022, they currently operate without published grant guidelines or an online application portal. Organizations interested in funding should contact the foundation directly via email (HelpingHandFoundation87@gmail.com) or mail (PO Box 1193, Moundsville, WV 26041) to inquire about funding opportunities and their grant-making process.

Decision Timeline

Not publicly available

Success Rates

Not publicly available

Reapplication Policy

Not publicly available

Application Success Factors

Due to the foundation's recent establishment and limited public information, organizations should:

• Emphasize clear alignment with the foundation's mission areas (poverty relief, education, healthcare, religion, infrastructure)
• Demonstrate impact in the Ohio Valley region and surrounding areas
• Make direct contact to establish a relationship, as the foundation may primarily fund through trustee-identified opportunities
• Be prepared to provide comprehensive information about your organization, as the foundation is still developing its processes

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• This is a well-funded foundation with $18.4 million in assets and a demonstrated commitment to charitable giving (93% of expenses)
• As a newer foundation (established 2022), they may be more open to building new relationships
• The broad mission areas provide flexibility for various types of organizations to align their work
• Direct outreach is essential as there is no public application process
• Focus on regional impact in the Ohio Valley and surrounding areas
• Monitor their website periodically as they may develop more formal application processes

References

• ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Form 990 financial data (FY2025), https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/301303156 (Accessed February 9, 2026)
• CauseIQ - Basic organizational information and grant activity, https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/helping-hand-foundation,301303156/ (Accessed February 9, 2026)
• Organization Website - www.ovhelpinghand.org (Accessed February 9, 2026)
• IRS Tax Exempt Organization Database - 501(c)(3) status confirmation (June 2022)